Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
stye
noun
/staɪ/
Definition
A stye is a red, painful lump that forms on the eyelid or near the eye, typically caused by an infected oil gland.
Examples
- She woke up one morning with a stye on her eyelid, which made it difficult to open her eye.
- After several days of treatment, the stye started to diminish and became less painful.
Meaning
A stye, medically known as a hordeolum, occurs when bacteria infect oil glands at the base of an eyelash, leading to inflammation and swelling.
Synonyms
- Hordeolum
- Eye bump
